Drugs, alcohol suspected after driver crashes into North Canton building

NORTH CANTON, OH (WOIO) -

A 37-year-old believed to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he drove his car into a building.

The crash happened at the Schaub Electric building on Applegrove Street NW Thursday afternoon around 3:30PM.

Police say Keith A. Stanton, Jr. was traveling eastbound in the left lane when he crossed over the two westbound lanes, struck the curb, hit a traffic sign, then continued approximately 50 feet before striking and damaging the building.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

During the investigation, officers found drug paraphernalia and a harmful intoxicant in his possession. Alcohol use is suspected in the investigation and pending analysis from the Stark County Crime Lab.